A small number of COVID-19 “breakthrough” cases are expected after vaccination, and health officials say they’re not a cause for alarm.
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Vaccinations rise in some states with soaring infections
Coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters that several states with the highest proportions of new infections have seen residents get vaccinated at higher rates than the nation as a whole.
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Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia have all surpassed India’s peak per capita death rate as a new coronavirus wave, fueled by the virulent delta variant, tightens its grip on the region.
Posted inMaine
Pittston Fair in full swing on opening day, crowds expected to rise over the weekend
The Pittston Fair returned Thursday in full-gear, giving participants a sense of community.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Q&A: What’s driving the latest case spikes and how concerned should I be?
The highly transmissible delta variant is boosting COVID-19 case counts across the U.S., including in Maine. Although the trend is troublesome, experts say fully vaccinated people remain well protected, even if they catch the virus.
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Florida won’t share which nursing homes have COVID-19 as overall cases rise
Florida’s overall case numbers more than doubled last week, and the state accounted for one in five COVID-19 cases nationally.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Thomas College won’t require students, faculty, staff to be vaccinated
The college said Thursday those who are not vaccinated must follow safety protocols, including wearing masks, at the Waterville campus.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State reports 106 new cases, most since May, 4 more deaths
The daily total raises Maine’s 7-day average to nearly triple what it was 2 weeks ago, adding to concern that another surge is upon us.
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Despite easing by Canada, U.S. extends land border restrictions
The decision drew criticism from politicians in U.S. border states.
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Maine’s congressional delegation and governor call for Canadian border to reopen
They criticize the U.S. plan to keep the border closed to Canadians for at least another month after Canada announced its border would reopen to U.S. travelers on Aug. 9.